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The Art of Owo Located approximately midway between the Ancient Kingdoms of Ife and BeninStyle ElementsGreatly influenced by the Cultural and Artistic traditionsof Ife and BeninIdealized NaturalismArt was predominantly in terracotta, wood and ivoryfor members of the royal household and titled chiefs
Fragment of a Headfrom a full figure,Possibly that of OronsenTerracotta, 500 B.P
Upper half of Male figure,Terracotta, 9.13/16 inches.700-500 B.P
Leopard gnawingA human leg,Terracotta, Owo, Yoruba, Nigeria
Fragment of a mudfish swallowing a lobster,Terracotta, 5.1/8 in. 500 B.P
Hand holding a rat or a Lizard, Terracotta, 6.5/16 in. 500 B.P
Olowo of Owo and his courtiers in ceremonial regalia in honor of Oronsen.
Olowo of Owo In ceremonial regalia Surrounded by his courtiers
Ojomo of Ijebu Owo wearing a Pair of beaded bands (ibolokun) During the Igogo festival
Ifa Divination Cup, (Agere Ifa) Ivory, Owo (Yoruba), Nigeria 17th-18th Century h.8.3/4 in.
Ojomo of Owo in his Orufanran costume With Omama Ivory attachments, Images depicted on the costume are related To the theme of warfare, protection and Success.
Ceremonial Sword and Sheath (Udamalore) Ijebu Owo, Yoruba, Nigeria Cloth, glass beads, brass, iron, leather 19th/20th century h. 20.3/4 in.